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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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