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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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