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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily 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 a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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