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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free 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 topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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