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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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