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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning 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 adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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