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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students 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 numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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