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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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