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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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