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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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