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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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