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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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