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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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