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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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