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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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