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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free 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 several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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