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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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