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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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