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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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