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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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