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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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