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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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