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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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