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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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