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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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