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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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