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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically 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 variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses 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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