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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free 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 many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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