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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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