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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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