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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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