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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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