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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free 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 learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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