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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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