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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the 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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