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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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