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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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