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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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