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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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