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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major 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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