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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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