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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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