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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources