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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly 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 numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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