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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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