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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students 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 variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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