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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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