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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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