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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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