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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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