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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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