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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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