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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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