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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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