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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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