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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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