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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally 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 several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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