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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally 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 several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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