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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently 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 learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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