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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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