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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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