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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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