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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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