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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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