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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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