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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally 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 issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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