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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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