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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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