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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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