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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are 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 learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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