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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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