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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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