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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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