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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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