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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners 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 lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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