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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are 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 a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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