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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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