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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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