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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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