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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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