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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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