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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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