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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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