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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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