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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always 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 e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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