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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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