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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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