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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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