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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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