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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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