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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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