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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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