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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs 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 many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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