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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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