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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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