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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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