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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling 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 stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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