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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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