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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly 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 several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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