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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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