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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free 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 many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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