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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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