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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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