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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are 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 many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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