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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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