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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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