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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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