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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually 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 many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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