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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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