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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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