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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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