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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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