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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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