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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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