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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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