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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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