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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing 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 ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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