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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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