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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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