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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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