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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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