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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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