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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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