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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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