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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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