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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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