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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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