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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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