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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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