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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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