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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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