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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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