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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education