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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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