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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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