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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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