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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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