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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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