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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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