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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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