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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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