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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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