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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate 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 MOOC courses are free 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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