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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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