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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education