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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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