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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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