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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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