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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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