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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free 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 topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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