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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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