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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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