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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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