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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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