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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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