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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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