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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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