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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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