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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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