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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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