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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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