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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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