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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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