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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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