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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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