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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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