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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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