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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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