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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically 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 numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about 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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