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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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