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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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