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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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