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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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