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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free 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 lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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