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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources