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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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