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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily 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 distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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