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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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