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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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