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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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