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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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