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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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