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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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