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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free 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 elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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