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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs 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 institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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