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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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