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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not 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 blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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