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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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