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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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