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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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