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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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