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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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