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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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