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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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