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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students 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 several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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