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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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