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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily 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 variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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