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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing 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 MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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