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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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