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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 many topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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