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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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