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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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