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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students 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 several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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