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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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