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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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