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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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