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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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