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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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