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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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