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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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