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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students 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 issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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