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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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