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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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