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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free 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 many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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