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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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