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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally 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 a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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