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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually 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 a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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