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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free 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 numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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