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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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