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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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