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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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