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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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