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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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