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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever 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 participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)