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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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