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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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