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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always 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 subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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