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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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