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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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