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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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