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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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