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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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