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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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