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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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