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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly 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 a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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