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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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