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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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