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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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