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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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