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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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