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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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