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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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