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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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