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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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