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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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