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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free 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 subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies 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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