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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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