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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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