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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 several topics that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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