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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically 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 many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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