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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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