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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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