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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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