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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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