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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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