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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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