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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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