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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students 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. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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