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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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