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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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