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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students 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 a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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