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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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