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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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