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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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