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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free 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 several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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