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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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