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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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