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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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