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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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