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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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