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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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