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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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