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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always 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 e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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