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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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