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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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