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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally 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 topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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