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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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