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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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