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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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