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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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