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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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