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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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