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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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