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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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