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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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