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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners 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 numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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