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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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