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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically 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 quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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