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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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