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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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