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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. 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 institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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