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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally 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 several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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