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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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