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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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