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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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