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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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