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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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