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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly 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 topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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