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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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