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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners 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 several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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