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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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