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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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