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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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