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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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