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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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