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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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