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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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