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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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