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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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