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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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