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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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