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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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