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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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