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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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