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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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