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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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