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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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