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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally 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 subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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