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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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