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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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