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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not 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 e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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