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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally 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 a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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