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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 several topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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