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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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