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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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