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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly 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 a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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