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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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