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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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