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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes 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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