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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners 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 organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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