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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key 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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