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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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