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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are 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 e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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