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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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