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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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