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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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