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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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