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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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