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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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