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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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