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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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