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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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