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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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