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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students 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 issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important 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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