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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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