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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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