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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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