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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses 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 numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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