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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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