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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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