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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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