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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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