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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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