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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always 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 blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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