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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. 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. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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