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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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