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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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