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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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