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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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