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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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