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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently 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 technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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