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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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