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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily 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 a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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