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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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