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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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