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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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