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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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