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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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