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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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