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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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