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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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