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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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