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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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