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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally 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 numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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