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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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