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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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