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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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