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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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