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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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