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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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