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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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