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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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