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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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