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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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