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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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