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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the 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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