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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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