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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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