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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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