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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are 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 quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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