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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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