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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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