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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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