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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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