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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally 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 online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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