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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition