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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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