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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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