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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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