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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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