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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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