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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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