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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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