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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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