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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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