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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online 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 a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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