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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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