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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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