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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally 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 variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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