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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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