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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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