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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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