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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not 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 elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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