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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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