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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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