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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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