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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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