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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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