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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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