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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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