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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. 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 organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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