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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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