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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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