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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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