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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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