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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners 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 many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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