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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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