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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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