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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally 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 issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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