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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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