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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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