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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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