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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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