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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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