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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally 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 subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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