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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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