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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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