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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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