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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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