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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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