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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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