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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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