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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually 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 quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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