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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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