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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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