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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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