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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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