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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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