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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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