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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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