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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)