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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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