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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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