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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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