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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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