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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses 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 numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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