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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free 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 many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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