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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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