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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs 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 topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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