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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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