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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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