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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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