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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education