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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates 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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