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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free 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 variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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