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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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