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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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