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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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