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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever 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 make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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