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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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