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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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