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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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