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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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