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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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