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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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