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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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