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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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