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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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