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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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