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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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