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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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