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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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