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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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