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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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