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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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