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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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