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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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