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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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