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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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