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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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