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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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