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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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