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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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