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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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