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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources