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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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