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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students 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 quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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