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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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