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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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