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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students 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 topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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