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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically 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 a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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