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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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