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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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