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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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