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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free 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 distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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