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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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