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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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