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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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