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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently 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 e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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