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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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