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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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