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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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